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There aren’t enough MSI teachers, so my son misses out on the support he needs
Euan’s mum tells us how the shortage of MSI teachers in her area has led to Euan not getting the support he needs.
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Choreography is like designing with bodies
Lisa Simpson is a choreographer and the new artistic director for Sense and the National Inclusive Dance Programme. She explains how she uses a novel form of communication to choreograph dance pieces.
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Five top tips to make your community more inclusive
Have you ever thought about how disability-friendly your local cafes, shops and community centres are? When we make our community more accessible, people with disabilities can feel more included – here’s how to get started.
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I’m a disabled writer: here’s why I wrote my debut novel
Lisette shares why disability representation is so important to her.
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Making the workplace more diverse, equal and inclusive is a moral and ethical imperative
Addressing diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace is a moral and ethical imperative, writes our CEO Richard Kramer.
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The best start for children with MSI
Here at Sense we believe that no one should be left out of life and for children with MSI (Multi-Sensory Impairment) this starts with not…
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A day in the life of a multi-sensory impairment teacher
Laura is a multi-sensory impairment (MSI) teacher based in Manchester. She explains what an MSI teacher is and the crucial role MSI teachers play.
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Support for disabled children shouldn’t depend on where you live
Harry’s mum, Sarah, tells us about the challenges the family have experienced trying to get the right support since they moved.
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Making the social care cap work for disabled people
The Health and Care Bill sets out a pretty significant change to the Government’s proposed plans to reform social care. The Health and Social…
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Every week is unique with my buddy
Angela explains how she overcame her doubts about volunteering, got to know her buddy, and found buddying to be so rewarding.
